Christian practices

Question 1

Describe liturgical worship. Give 5 facts

Answer 1

• set pattern, found in the Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox Churches
• follows the example of Jesus who taught his followers how to pray, gave sermons and initiated the first Holy Communion
• led by a vicar or Priest
• usually takes place in an official building
• the set pattern may include readings from the Bible, reading, reading the Nicene Creed hymns, set prayers

Question 2

Describe non liturgical worship. Give 5 facts

Answer 2

• worship with no set pattern
• happens in Quaker worship and Evangelical worship
• worshippers wait for the Holy spirit to come upon them
  -no leader
• reminder of the Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they started speaking in tongues
• taking in tongues, spontaneous singing, healings

Question 3

Give 3 reasons why liturgical worship is important

Answer 3

• reminder of a pattern of worship Jesus set up e.g gave the sermon on the Mount, led the last supper and taught his followers the Lord’s prayer
• brings the church community together. During the service, they offer one another a sign of peace. Partake in Holy communion together
• helps believers achieve salvation and atonement e.g reminded of Jesus’ teachings, take the sacrament of Holy Communion, pray and repent their sins

Question 4

Give 3 reasons why non liturgical worship is important

Answer 4

1. it is a reminder of the Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they started talking in tongues. This showed them the importance of Jesus’ message to them to go and preach the gospel to all creations
2. It reminds believers of the personal nature of God and the power of the Holy Spirit e.g healings may happen during this type of worship, believers may feel so moved that they cry
3. It helps believers achieve salvation and feel at one with God through spontaneous prayers and allowing them to build a personal relationship with God

Question 5

Describe 3 different types of prayer

Answer 5

1. Set prayers - these may be found in the Book of Prayer and an important set is the Lord’s prayer
2. Extemporaneous prayers - these are spontaneous prayers and often said in informal worship. Worshippers pray in this way when moved by the Holy Spirit
3. Informal prayer - these may be said at home and use informal language so Dad instead of Father

Question 6

Give 3 reasons why prayer is important for Christians

Answer 6

1. It was the example of Jesus e.g he taught the disciples the Lord’s prayer and the tradition of the church -> Anglican church has a book of common prayer
2. It is a way to salvation as it involves repentance of sins “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”
3. helps remind the believer of the greatness of God and important Christian beliefs because it involves adoration “Hallowed be your name” and it is confessional “thy kingdom come, thine will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”